Notes in Local Papers:
If you would like a note in The Observer or The Limerick Leader please email
your notes to glinnotes@gmail.com
by 7pm Sunday night to ensure publication for the coming week.

St. Fergus’ National School
Carpark/Set Down Area: The Board of Management of St. Fergus’ N.S. wishes
to advise members of the Parish and School Community, of the commencement of
construction works on the School grounds in the coming days. The project
involves the creation of a Parking/Set Down Area to facilitate the increasing
number of cars at drop off and collections times. This badly needed project is
a long time in the making and will help to maintain a safe environment for
pupils and adults alike. We would particularly like to thank Fr. Crawford and
Councillor John Sheahan for their tireless work in securing funding to allow
the School to begin these works. The Parish Loan of €70,000 will have to be
paid back, with interest over the coming years. Fundraising with this purpose,
begins, with an evening of Fun and Fashion, in Ceol Corbraí Community Hall on
Wednesday 13th March 2019. Doors open at 7.00 p.m. with a complimentary
Prosecco & Glin Slim Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Reception with Tasty Finger
Food. Please join us and the ever
enthusiastic Celia Holman Lee for our Fashion Show. Tickets costing only €15 are available from
the School Office on 068/34344, local shops or from Maura in Brides Boutique on
087-7539926. It promises to be a great
night, with lots of really wonderful spot prizes and door prize. Also best dressed on the night sponsored by
Brides Boutique & Hair Salon.
Boutiques taking part in this extravaganza of fashion are: Brides
Boutique Glin, McConnell by Anne Behan Killaloe, Anettes Adare, CoCo Boutique
Listowel, Bella Sola Newcastle West, Caroline Mitchell Limerick, Esthers
Casuals Abbeyfeale and Gatsby Menswear Newcastle West. Please support this fundraiser for the
parking/set down area. Your support is
greatly appreciated.

Church Gate Collection: for
the Glin Community Alert & Text Alert will be held next weekend the 16th
and 17th March. Thanking you
in advance.

Glin Baby & Toddler Group: *please
note new opening day* The group will now operate on Friday
mornings going forward. The opening time remains the same 10am to 12
noon. The group received €2000 funding before the summer holidays and this
money has been spent on beautiful new toys. We really hope more families
can attend the group as we rely solely on the community’s support. €3 per
family, refreshments provided for adults and children. We look forward to
seeing you.

Clothing Collection: Both Primary Schools in the
parish will be holding a clothing collection on Wednesday next the 13th
March. Thanking you for your support.

Quiz Night: Ballyhahill NS Parents
Association are holding a quiz night in Knockdown on Friday, March 15 at 9pm.
€5 per person. Top prize of €100 and lots of spot prizes too. All welcome.

Milford Hospice Collection: A Church Gate collection in aid
of Milford Hospice will take place this Saturday 9th March and
Sunday 10th March. Please
give as generously as possible to this good cause.

Found: Amazon
tablet with green cover found Saturday evening on side of road at Bill
Costellos cross. Please contact Glin Community News Facebook page if yours.

Knights fun run/walk: Glin
Triathlon Club are organizing a free 5km run/walk event starting at 10am at the
Castle Gates on Sunday, 16th March. There will also be a junior
event for the younger participant. All are welcome to take part, do
what you can and enjoy the atmosphere. Special thanks to Glin development for
facilitating this event.

GLIN CASTLE HOSTS THE
RARE AND SPECIAL PLANT FAIR: on Sunday, May
12 from 10am – 5pm. Adults €6 Kids free (U’12) The Rare and
Special Plant Fair was established in 2001 with the assistance of Bord Bia, to
ensure that the gardening public has an opportunity to purchase rare and
difficult to source plants, while at the same time visit a garden of note that
they may not otherwise visit. Over 40 stalls of rare and unusual
plants. Expert advice from the growers. Food and refreshment
stalls. Free plant, creche and porter service available. Glin
Castle tours available. Free car parking.

Glin Library: has bags, gloves and yellow
jackets for anybody who wishes to get involved in the clean-up of our roads.
Just call in.

Thank You Margaret Mulcahy: Margaret is finished up on her
CE Scheme on Friday, March 8. Glin
Development and Glin Tidy Towns would like to thank Margaret for her dedication
and hard work during her year on the scheme. She took great pride in her duty
in keeping the whole town of Glin litter free. It is hoped she will get back on another
scheme very soon. Thank you Margaret from everyone in Glin and thanks to West
Limerick Resources who facilitate the scheme. As spring and summer are
approaching we would ask everyone to be mindful of litter and pick up same when
possible. Also if you own a dog, please
be responsible and do the right thing if your dog fouls the streets. We wish
Margaret well in her future endeavours.

Emma’s Art:
Emma O’Connor Bray heads back to Limericks Milk market to showcase her art work
for the upcoming exhibition with #artlimerick on the 17th March (St Patricks
Day) if you want to view her collection along with other local art and artists
in person please come along.

Glin Development Association &
ICA: will be commencing work on the triangle
at the bottom of the town over the next few weeks.